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Do you want to join a multiagency partnership changing how we work with people facing homelessness, trauma, substance misuse, poor mental health and more? Join Changing Futures to influence how services and systems can develop to respond more effectively.
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Social Worker to join the Changing Futures Sussex Programme within East Sussex County Council - Adult Social Care - Mental Health Service.
Changing Futures is a Pan Sussex system change Programme focusing on improving the system for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. It is one of 15 national programmes bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign how local systems and services are delivered, designed, and commissioned to better meet the needs of adults experiencing multiple compound needs (MCN).
Multiple compound needs are defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as ‘people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental ill health.’
The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple compound needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma‑informed, person‑centred support. The programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three local authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. For more information, please visit www.changingfuturessussex.org
The Social Worker will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team who will adopt a curious, creative and collaborative approach to service provision. We are looking for innovative thinkers and those that truly believe and practice a trauma‑informed approach. The team will be part of the wider Changing Futures Sussex system‑change priorities to identify blocks and barriers in the system, recognising best practice and flexible working to overcome the challenges facing people with multiple complex needs.
“There are no words that I can write to ever be enough to express how grateful I am for the care and support you have shown…I could and never would be here safe and clean and sober not suicidal or feeling not alone without you both… If there were more workers like you there would be so many more people getting well like me, don’t ever change, thank you,” Changing Futures Client.
The role covers service delivery across East Sussex. Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, including office‑based working, client visits and working from home. The office base for this role is St. Mary’s House, Eastbourne. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role in your application.
What We Are Looking For
* Working in a mental health setting with clients experiencing multiple complex needs.
* Post‑graduate professional qualification relevant to the professional service specialism (such as CQSW/CSS/DipSW or BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent and PQSW).
* Previous experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team (MDT), or evidence of working in partnership with other agencies to gain better outcomes for clients.
* Knowledge and application of health and social care legislation, safeguarding procedures. MCA and Care Act 2014 is essential.
* Sound and accurate IT skills for general office duties, producing reports and research.
* Registration with Social Work England and responsibility for maintaining registration; significant post‑qualification experience in dealing with diverse issues.
To apply, select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a supporting statement. When completing your supporting statement, be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please view the job description and person specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application, see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place weeks commencing 17th or 24th November via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in‑person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This role will give the successful candidate fantastic experience working in a busy team with a range of knowledge, skills and experience while working in a multi‑agency context.
Benefits
* Hybrid working
* Access to training
* Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Access to our extensive well‑being and wellness training
* Annual registration fee with Social Work England will be reimbursed
More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion and/or more information about the role please contact either: James Morton – East Sussex Project Delivery Officer on James.Morton@eastsussex.gov.uk, or Carmen Deac – Practice Manager on Carmen.Deac@eastsussex.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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